Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
The forest hut is located in Nigula Nature Reserve. The place is suitable for overnight stay or rest for hikers who want to explore the surrounding area.
Parking
Parking for 3 cars.
Amenities
4 bunks and fireplace in the hut; picnic table, well, dry toilet, woodshed, information board
Hiking Options
Nigula bog study trail
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 3.
Sights
The forest hut is located in Nigula Nature Reserve.
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The forest hut is located in Nigula Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 505 8242
E-mail: info.kabli@rmk.ee
Object type: forest hut
Location info
Location : Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve
Near Massiaru village, Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions : Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, turn left onto Kabli–Massiaru road. Drive 6.1 km, turn left, drive 200 m and turn right onto Tali–Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 4.3 km, until on the left you see an information board, a parking space and the forest hut with observation platform on top of it.
Near Massiaru village, Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, turn left onto Kabli–Massiaru road. Drive 6.1 km, turn left, drive 200 m and turn right onto Tali–Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 4.3 km, until on the left you see an information board, a parking space and the forest hut with observation platform on top of it.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
SMART GAME - While visiting the Nigula bog hiking trail, you can play the smart game "Adventure of Nigula bog". By playing the game, you will definitely gain more new knowledge about this particular bog. In order to play, download the Loquiz app from the Play Store or the App Store. You can find the instructions, passwords and QR code necessary for playing at the information stand in the parking lot of the Nigula bog educational trail. Have fun playing the game (and don’t forget to enjoy the beautiful Estonian nature)!
Hikers can enjoy the intact forest masses and, if lucky, also meet some wild animals. After the walk they can have a rest and picnic in the parking area.
Parking
Parking area for 10 cars.
Amenities
At the start of the trail there is parking area, information board, dry toilet and picnic table with shelter. Along the trail there are 2 observation towers.
Berries-mushrooms
Cranberries, cowberries
Sights
Bog lake, bog, wooded bog, bog hollows, pools, transitional mire, swamp forest, primeval forest.
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
Swimming and walking off the trail is forbidden in this area! Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 505 8242
E-mail: info.kabli@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve
Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions : Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, 9.2 km from Pärnu towards Ikla and turn left onto Valga–Uulu road and drive 19.5 km. Turn right onto Tõitoja–Häädemeeste road and continue for 12.5 km. Thereafter turn left towards Tali, ahead for 6.5 km and turn right onto Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 8 km, then turn right at the sign of the hiking trail and walk about 60 m from the parking area.
Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, 9.2 km from Pärnu towards Ikla and turn left onto Valga–Uulu road and drive 19.5 km. Turn right onto Tõitoja–Häädemeeste road and continue for 12.5 km. Thereafter turn left towards Tali, ahead for 6.5 km and turn right onto Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 8 km, then turn right at the sign of the hiking trail and walk about 60 m from the parking area.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
The observation tower is located 700 m from the Nigula bog study trail’s parking lot. The typical West Estonian bog area with a lot of bog pools, relatively steep bog front and a flat central plateau. The tower offers a view of the beautiful bog landscape surrounded with an old forest.
Parking
Parking area for 10 cars
Amenities
7 m high wooden observation tower, two benches at the top, two benches at the bottom, open on top, boardwalk
Sights
The diverse mosaic of Nigula bog with its plants, birds and animals
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
Swimming and walking off the trail is forbidden in this area! Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 505 8242
E-mail: info.kabli@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Pärnu County, Nigula Nature Reserve
Häädemeeste municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions :The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the study trail's parking lot. Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, 9.2 km from Pärnu towards Ikla and turn left onto Valga–Uulu road and drive 19.5 km. Turn right onto Tõitoja–Häädemeeste road and continue for 12.5 km. Thereafter turn left towards Tali, ahead for 6.5 km and turn right onto Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 8 km, then turn right at the sign of the hiking trail and walk about 60 m from the parking area.
The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the study trail's parking lot. Drive along Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road, 9.2 km from Pärnu towards Ikla and turn left onto Valga–Uulu road and drive 19.5 km. Turn right onto Tõitoja–Häädemeeste road and continue for 12.5 km. Thereafter turn left towards Tali, ahead for 6.5 km and turn right onto Tuuliku–Massiaru road. Drive 8 km, then turn right at the sign of the hiking trail and walk about 60 m from the parking area.
